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To: Poet who wrote (2979)	2/15/2000 1:53:00 PM
From: edamo	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 8096

poet...march expirations... usually drop quickly as they become the current expiration, on atm or better strikes. if you get a strong run up in jdsu, say to the 210+ range, you can capture the better part of the premium. i think the nasdaq is looking for a reason to recover. notice the strong upward movement today in computer hardware makers.

To: Poet who wrote (2979)	2/15/2000 2:19:00 PM
From: Ritch	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 8096

Hi Poet! Sold some JDSU June 160 puts today for 18 3/4. Seemed like a very low risk sell to me. If I got this stock at 141 1/4, I think it would be a great deal! I am sure that the March's will deteriorate faster, but the risk/reward seemed much better to me with the June. I sold some March 195's last week when the stock was at about 206. The premium is about the same today so I think you will do great with your March's. I think that if they open Leaps on JDSU soon, all of their options will take a drop as some of the buying/selling will move out to the Leap strikes. Ritch

To: Poet who wrote (2979)	2/15/2000 2:35:00 PM
From: David Weis	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 8096

Poet!!! am I seeing RMBS at +$47 for the day???

To: Poet who wrote (2979)	2/15/2000 2:42:00 PM
From: SecularBull	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 8096

INTERESTING QUOTE that I think applies to much that we do here: "It is common wisdom today that the key to building wealth is taking risks. People who take higher risks get higher returns and wealth... New entrepreneurial ventures have higher risk and failure rates than established businesses and tend to create great fortunes. And this is definitely true. But here is the paradox I have learned through many years of hands-on business experience with successful people: The best entrepreneurs, executives, and investors I have worked with who actually achieve the highest returns and build the most wealth don't see it that way! Despite often being involved in unproven ventures and changing management or investments, they don't perceive that they are taking big risks at all. They are simply doing the obvious. They are very definite that what they are doing or investing in must and will succeed. They have a clear understanding of change and fundamental trends that seem all but inevitable to them. They appear risky and unclear only to people who don't understand such changes and naturally cling to familiar patterns that are more comfortable."- Harry S. Dent, Jr. "The Roaring 2000s" Whether it be the companies we pick, or how we choose to invest in them, we need to feel comfortable in this manner. Regards, LoF